Obituaries

Jacqueline Michelle Armstrong, 64 of Carmi, entered the arms of Jesus on Friday, July 12, 2024, surrounded by her family. Jackie was born on July 26, 1959, in Lancaster, CA, the daughter of Harold Azale “Stinger” and Ethel Delores “Tooter” (Baugher) Armstrong. She was a 1976 Graduate of Ridgway High School. Jackie was full of love for Jesus and her family, she was passionate about reading and studying God’s word and was faithful to share Jesus’ love for others.

Jeffrey Kyle Westfall, 54, of Benton, IL, passed away on Thursday, July, 11, 2024, at his residence. A full obituary and detailed arrangements will be forthcoming. Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi is in charge of the arrangements.

Keith McArthy, 89, of Enfield, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at Wabash Senior Living in Carmi. He was born on October 7, 1934 in Enfield the son of Arnot and Pearl (Draper) McArthy. Keith was a 1952 graduate of Norris City High School. He went on to faithfully serve his country in the U.S. Army. Keith married Anna May Stein on June 7, 1959. He was a lifetime farmer and a longtime member of Wesley Chapel Church in Enfield

Charles “Charlie” Shasteen, 75, of McLeansboro, IL passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024 at his home.

Roy F. McCord, 81, of Carmi passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024. He was born May 16, 1943 in Makanda, IL the son of Frank and Helen (Moore) McCord. Roy faithfully served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War for which he was awarded a Silver Star and Purple Heart.  Roy has worked as a truck driver for Scott Lad and later Brown's Feed.  He loved to hunt and was a member of the Swift Boat Sailor Association.

Audrey Jean Tucker, 95, of Mt. Vernon, IL passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at Mt. Vernon Countryside Manor.

Larry Dean Nipper, 77, of McLeansboro, IL passed away on July 6, 2024 at Mt. Vernon Countryside Manor in Mt. Vernon, IL.  He was born on October 27, 1946 in Norris City, IL to Wilburn Nipper & Thelma (Nipper) Farris.

Jerry McGarvey, 85, of Grayville, Illinois, died Thursday, July 4, 2024, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. He was born July 16, 1938, in Grayville, Illinois, the son of William Raymond McGarvey and Jewel (Simmons) McGarvey. He was married to Betty (Carr) McGarvey on December 31, 1975, and she survives.

Marvin Lee Ritchason, age 83 and a resident of Round Rock, TX and formerly of McLeansboro, IL, passed away 5:18 a.m. Sunday, June 30, 2024.

Glenn Curtis Hardesty, age 78, of Lawrenceville, IL passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024. He was born July 1, 1946, to Lowell and Neva (Spence) Hardesty in New Harmony, IN and grew up in Carmi, IL.